International Staff Week and International Days

20-24 October 2025

We are delighted to invite you to our International Staff Week and International Days at CBS, Cologne campus! Combine both events to benefit from a week-long CBS experience.

International Staff Week (20-22 October 2025)

The International Staff Week 2025 in Cologne offers university faculty and other staff a dynamic program of hands-on workshops, global networking, and cultural exchange. Participants will enhance their professional skills — from data visualization to emotional intelligence — while connecting with peers from around the world.

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Why participate in our International Staff Week?

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Hands-on Workshops:

‍From Concept to Creation - How to shape your ideas and turn them into impactful outcomes: Report Planning and Creation, Data Visualization
From Insight to Impact - Unlock and boost your personal & professional strengths: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Resources

International Networking:

Connect with colleagues from around the world.

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Cultural Experiences:

Discover Cologne and its cultural and culinary highlights.

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Preliminary Programme international staff week

Before the International Staff Week (date tbd): 90 min. Online Session
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International Days (22-24 October 2025)

Join us to introduce CBS students to your institutions, both through info sessions and during our Study Abroad Fair. Get to know CBS and our English-taught study programs, and be inspired by lectures from CBS faculty members. Workshops on international education topics will give you the opportunity to exchange best practices.  Enjoy our international atmosphere and network with students, faculty, admin staff and representatives from other international partner universities.

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Why participate in our International Days?

Get to know CBS, our campus and our staff
Learn more about the CBS programmes
Experience the vibrant student city of Cologne
Network with international and local students
Promote your institution: info sessions, Study Abroad Fair
Peer-Workshops: Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs), Opportunities (and Challenges) for International Graduates in Germany and Europe

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cologne in October!

Preliminary Programme international days

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Accommodation options

Hotel Begardenhof

Motel One Waidmarkt

Mercure Hotel Severinshof

Registration & Contact:

Participants: International university staff at all levels of experience

Registration Deadline: 22 August 2025
Combine the International Days with our International Staff Week from 20-24 October 2025 to benefit from a week-long CBS experience.

Registration Fees for the International Staff Week: 300€ (partner universities), 450€ (non-partner universities)

Participation in our International Days even is only free of charge for representatives from our partner universities.

Please RSVP here at your earliest convenience to secure your spot.

Silke Bochow

Head of Global Programs

s.bochow@cbs.de

0221 93 18 09-39

Angela Müller

Head of Skills

a.mueller@cbs.de

0221 931 809-154

Anna von Röpenack

International Coordinator

international.office@cbs.de

0221 931809 - 475

Samantha Park

Head of English

s.park@cbs.de

0221 931809-823

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